Sugi Bee Garden was started in Kumamoto in 1946, more than 70 years ago. The founder, Takeo Sugi, started apiculture with only 3 beehive boxes. He thought that he could harvest the best honey in Japan if he conducted apiculture in Kumamoto, which has a warm climate, and flowers bloom throughout the year. Through trial and error, he developed the persuasive methods from beekeeping to collecting honey. The founder’s vision has been passed on to the current beekeepers, and we now collect honey in the northeast areas, Akita and Hokkaido, as well. Furthermore, we have been conducting global corporate activities, developing relations with overseas beekeepers who share the concepts.